Government not doing enough to promote free dental care for children, BDA says

2017-04-07

Only 74% of parents realise check-ups for children under 18 are free, a new report has found. The latest Yougov poll of over 900 parents

Satisfaction in NHS dentistry at highest point in nearly two decades

2017-03-31

It’s good news for NHS dentistry, as a new survey reveals that the public is satisfied with its services. The latest National Centre for Social

NHS England announces a 1% pay rise for dentists

2017-03-29

NHS England has awarded dentists a pay increase of 1% for 2017/18, after a recommendation by the DDRB. The government claims the below-inflation increase has been

New rules on personal injury claims risk fuelling retention crisis

2017-03-21

Changes to the discount rate of personal injury claims could seriously undermine retention, it has been reported. On 28 February, the Lord Chancellor, Liz Truss,

‘Frustrating’ contract reform

2017-03-21

Seb Evans speaks to Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen about the BDA’s involvement with NHS dental contract reform. Seb Evans (SE): Who’s involved in the contract negotiations? Henrik

Dental amalgam to be phased down, European Parliament agrees

2017-03-14

Dental amalgam’s use in dentistry will be gradually phased down, the European Parliament has agreed. The move comes after the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) agreed

NHS dental charges in Wales set for above-inflation increases

2017-03-13

NHS dental charges in Wales are set to increase above the rate of inflation, the Welsh government has said. In its latest consultation, the Welsh government said NHS

NHS England criticised for down-playing Capita failings

2017-03-08

Comments made by NHS England that seemingly belittle severe delays in processing GDPs’ applications to the National Performers List by Capita, have been criticised by the BDA.

Capita failings stop NHS dentists making a livelihood

2017-03-06

Dentists are calling on MPs to hold NHS-subcontractor, Capita, to account for its administrative problems. Capita is responsible for providing ‘National Performer Numbers’, required by

BDA seeking profession’s thoughts on regulation

2017-02-28

The BDA is seeking the profession’s thoughts on what it wants from regulation to guide the BDA’s engagement with Health Ministers going forward. A British Dental

Bill Moyes reappointed as General Dental Council chair

2017-02-22

Bill Moyes has been reappointed as chair of the General Dental Council (GDC) by its Privy Council. His appointment as chair will now be extended for another

Online antibiotic prescriptions ‘indefensible’

2017-02-15

Online antibiotic prescriptions are indefensible without seeing dental patients first, the British Dental Association (BDA) has said. The statement was made after the Sunday Mirror highlighted how easy it